This was easy to miss as it was part of the Secret Author submissions. As I've said before, dealing with mental illness is no "one size fits all" either for those living with it or those living with them. Everyone's journey is unique and we all just need to adapt the best we can when it comes to our interactions with those suffering from any of the hundreds of diagnoses out there.
Hate isn't always a choice. My son's brain is wired in such a way that he can't always be in control of his emotions. Hate, anger, impatience, annoyance; these are all things that can appear at the drop of a hat for either no apparent reason or a reason that seems inconsequential to myself and husband but in his world are a much bigger deal. It sucks never knowing what could trigger him.
You know I love big words. Lol.